the beginning of the rainy season, John in New
foundland about his computer project, and
Moshe in Israel about a terrible train crash. Rare
and wonderful places are inhabited by hams,
who spread their knowledge and ideas freely,
without reference to race, color, or creed. The
spirit of inquiry is fostered. The atlas becomes a
true friend; how else do you find out where Oua
gadougou is?
Roger Hill
Barbados, West Indies
If children can't learn geography in school, what
better way to know the world than through your
fantastic magazine! An example is my 75-year
old uncle who had never left Ecuador. When we
took him to Europe last year to visit 14 countries,
he was the one who pointed out the geographic
marvels. How did he know? He had been a mem
ber of your Society for 50 years. My children read
my issues now. iMuchasgraciasde todo corazon!
Alicia Duran-Ballen
Quito, Ecuador
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